Coaching
I have coached a wide range of individuals including celebrities and members of royalty.
The lessons are specifically prepared by myself for the individual’s needs and concentrate on improving his/her standard of play in a fun and exciting manner. Each lesson is concisely structured and designed to give a player what they need without wasting their time. Furthermore, additional “take home” material is also offered to all students.
Unfortunately, due to other chess commitments, I cannot promise to take on every student that requires coaching, however, I will do my best to help.
Teaching
I am available for individual or group coaching. Internet coaching via skype is possible but I prefer face-to-face coaching.
Prices vary according to whether I have to commute to a required destination. I offer coaching from my place of residence which is in Godalming, near Guildford and is located within 5 minutes of Godalming Train Station.
Prices
Face-to-face coaching:
- £50 per hour or £80 for two hours if the coaching takes place at my home
- £60 per hour plus travel if the coaching takes place at a different location
Online coaching:
- £45 per hour or £70 for two hours
Contact me at simon@gingergm.com for more details.
Game Annotation
Game annotation is available for an individual game or a number of games. This offer has proved very popular amongst a number of players. In the past, I have been asked to annotate games in a specific opening thus creating an opening book for the player.
Games for annotation need to be sent to me in Chessbase format. I will then annotate them extensively whilst adding other relevant games, diagrams and opening/middlegame/endgame suggestions.
This process ensures that the player improves in all aspects of his/her game. In addition, a video file can be created whereby the player has his/her game presented by myself!
Prices
- £20 or 25 euros per game for a Chessbase file – This includes all variations, computer assessment, my own thoughts on the opening/middlegame/endgame and anything else that is required
- £30 or 35 euros per game for a Chessbase file and a video file – This includes all variations, computer assessment, my own thoughts on the opening/middlegame/endgame and anything else that is required. In addition, I will provide you with a video file in which I personally present your game and show you where you could improve your play.
Buy five, receive one for free! For every five games that I annotate, I will annotate one for free.
Contact me at simon@gingergm.com for more details.
Game Assessment
This process involves identifying any strengths and weaknesses that a player needs to work on.
Although similar to game annotation, a larger selection of games are analysed and comments are provided by myself to identify the areas in which a player needs to improve upon. Once these areas have been identified, exercises are supplied to help a player improve upon their weaknesses.
Prices
- £150 for ten games
